Conflict and Cooperation Flashcards
Who fought in the Persian Wars?
The Persians vs. the Greek city-states
How many times did the Persian Empire invade Greece?
Two times
Who was the Persian Empire that invaded Greece in order to get revenge for his father’s defeat?
Xerxes
300 Spartans made their last stand at which battle?
Thermopylae
How did Sparta and Athens work together to defeat Xerxes?
The Spartans delayed the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae. This bought the Athenians time to evacuate Athens and muster their navy in time to defeat the Persian navy at Salamis.
Who fought in the Peloponnesian war?
Athens (who led the Delian League) fought with Sparta (who led the Peloponnesian League)
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta
What was the state of Greece at the end of the Peloponnesian War?
Greece was devastated after 27 years of war.